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The Air Ministry regrets
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career written by his nephew, Richard (Dick) Heslop. Describes Bob Butler's training and operations with 'No. 11 OTU', 99 Squadron and 218 Squadron.
Bob Butler in uniform with crew at RAF Waterbeach
Group of 6 airmen in uniform in formal pose standing in front of an aircraft. The letters LN-B are visible on the aircraft. All 6 men are wearing side caps. Three men on the front row are wearing flying jackets. Reverse annotated with: '99 Sqn…
Letter from 514 Squadron RAF to Mrs RE Tempest
Letter confirming that her son, George Robinson, is missing, presumed dead and describing the circumstances surrounding his loss. It is dated 13 May 1944 and carries the reference: "514/C.2051/10/P.1." Most of the text is typed but a handwritten…
George Robinson, certificate of death
Typewritten certificate recording that George Robinson was reported missing and is presumed to have lost his life on 1 May 1944. It carries the references: "P.416631/7/44/P.4.B.7" and "D 39249-1 10,000 D/d 8347 9/45 PRP".
DJH Maltby Officer's service record
His service record after receiving his commission.
Jack Whymark’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Whymark’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 1st October 1940 until 4th October 1945 when his aircraft crashed in to the Mediterranean Sea.
Initial training at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School and 225 Squadron. Posted to 149 Squadron for…
Initial training at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School and 225 Squadron. Posted to 149 Squadron for…
Propaganda leaflets
Left page: top, the Luftpost, numbers 10 and 18.
Middle, left report of an aircraft landing on a car.
Middle centre, woman holding a baby, reports of engagements and births of babies.
Bottom left, report of the death of Lieutenant Geoffrey William…
Middle, left report of an aircraft landing on a car.
Middle centre, woman holding a baby, reports of engagements and births of babies.
Bottom left, report of the death of Lieutenant Geoffrey William…
Swift and Sure
Left page: top left, a report of a gorse fire on Harpenden Common. Centre, seagull in flight, annotated 'original photograph taken by Bob'.Top right, weather report; middle, attendees at a police dance, annotated 'Geoff Shaw was in the same squadron…
Notification of death
Notice recording that Bob Butler was presumed to have died on 'twenty-third day of September, 1942, as the result of air operations.'.
Letter from Imperial War Graves Commission to Bob Butler's family
A letter asking the family to provide the information needed for the register of those lost in service.
Skoda works
Left page: top, an advertisement for a hotel.
Bottom left, view of a cathedral.
Bottom right, view of terraced fields.
Right page: top two rows reports family engagements; centre; a list of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves including R V…
Bottom left, view of a cathedral.
Bottom right, view of terraced fields.
Right page: top two rows reports family engagements; centre; a list of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves including R V…
Bob Keeling
Top, report of the death of Douglas Jeffries in aircraft MH-M. Bottom, report and picture of Whitley T4218 MH-H, following a failed landing attempt on its return from an operation to Gelsenkirchen in an electrical storm. The image is stamped 'R Moore…
Flight Lieutenant Hopps and crew
Seven airmen grouped under the starboard engine of their Lancaster.
On the reverse -
'103 Sq
F/Lt Hopps (Pilot)
F/Sgt Jonny Roberts (Nav)
Sgt Imeson Bob (Flt Eng)
P/O Olsberg (Bomb Aimer)
Sgt Red Black (AG)
Sgt Ray Thomas (WT/AG)
Sgt James…
On the reverse -
'103 Sq
F/Lt Hopps (Pilot)
F/Sgt Jonny Roberts (Nav)
Sgt Imeson Bob (Flt Eng)
P/O Olsberg (Bomb Aimer)
Sgt Red Black (AG)
Sgt Ray Thomas (WT/AG)
Sgt James…
Letter to Norman Price's Mother
The letter advises that there has been no news about her son.
Letter to Norman Price's Parents
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He remembers their son and his role in the operation when he lost his life. He will try and help find Norman's grave site.
Flying Officer Theodore Arthur Lumb and Pilot Officer Raymond Fletcher Lumb
A biography of the two Lumb brothers.
Flight Sergeant Raymond Keating
A brief biography of Raymond by his sister, Marie Laydon.
Raymond Keating's Gravestone
The grave of Raymond and colleague, RG Watts.
Raymond Keating and Two Friends
Raymond is in the middle with his arms round the shoulders of two friends. One, on the left, is identified as Flying Officer C Edwards, DFM, killed in action.
They Didn't Come Back
A memoir by Raymond's sister.
The Last Flight of Francis Hosier
Details of Francis last flight with his crew members.
Flying Officer Francis Hosier's Record of Service
A list of Francis' service record.
Letter to Francis Hosier's Widow
The letter advises that Francis has been reinterred to Bad Tolz British Military Cemetery.
Francis Hosier's Additional Record
A service record stating that Francis went missing on 29 July 1944 then presumed dead.